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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: Leasehold reforms must go further to give homeowners the control they've been promised. Today, Housing Committee Cha…
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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: On Thursday 2 July, MPs will debate commonhold and leasehold reform. Housing Committee Chair @FloEshalomi has secur…

MPs debate Commonhold and Leasehold Reform – Housing Committee Chair to push the government to go...

On Thursday 2 July, MPs will take part in a House of Commons debate on Commonhold and leasehold reform and the regulation of property managing agents.

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Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee retweeted
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May 27
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published its report on the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. The government must go further and faster to address the problems with leasehold. Read our report: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee surveyed 7,358 homeowners on the draft Commonhold and Leasehol…
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“I am 60 years old and feel like the last 20 years of my life have been lost due to the stress of being a leaseholder.” 2/6 🧵
"I live to work to pay the freeholder. It's as simple as that. I don't have spare money for my children, one of whom is at university. I am 60 years old and feel like the last 20 years of my life have been lost due to the stress of being a leaseholder." - Anonymous, leaseholder Source: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee survey, February - March 2026.

ALT "I live to work to pay the freeholder. It's as simple as that. I don't have spare money for my children, one of whom is at university. I am 60 years old and feel like the last 20 years of my life have been lost due to the stress of being a leaseholder." - Anonymous, leaseholder Source: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee survey, February - March 2026.

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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: Nearly half of respondents had a private landlord, but leaseholder-owned companies made up 1 in 4. 3/6 🧵 https://t.c…
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59% said a £250 cap on ground rents would make their ground rent more affordable. 4/6 🧵
Would a ÂŁ250 cap on ground rents make your ground rent more affordable? - 6483 responses - 59% Yes - 25% No - 3% Don't know - 13% Not applicable Source: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee survey, February - March 2026.

ALT Would a ÂŁ250 cap on ground rents make your ground rent more affordable? - 6483 responses - 59% Yes - 25% No - 3% Don't know - 13% Not applicable Source: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee survey, February - March 2026.

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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: 52% are struggling to afford service charges. 39% cannot sell or remortgage due to high service charges. The scale of…
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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: Responses came from across England and Wales, with Greater London (37% combined) and the South East (18%) most represe…
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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, @FloEshalomi has responded to the commitment outlin…
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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: Submit your evidence by 22 April 2026 ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/com…

What is the state of electoral democracy in the UK today? MPs launch modernising elections inquiry...

The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched an inquiry into elections and democracy, examining trust and engagement in the electoral system, the introduction of votes...

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Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee retweeted
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Apr 1
Our survey on the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views. We received over 7,000 responses, which will help inform our recommendations to the Government.
Timeline showing key dates for the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, including ministerial session, survey closure, and final bill introduction.

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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: Take our survey by 11.59pm on 31 March 2026 📌 forms.office.com/e/Hj27jXurm…

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RT @HoCcommitteesUK: We want to hear what leaseholders think of the Government's plans for commonhold and leasehold reform. Help us decide…
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There's still time to have your say ⏰ Are you a freehold homeowner on a private estate, or shared owner in England and Wales affected by the Government's proposed commonhold and leasehold reforms? Fill in our survey by 31 March 👇 forms.office.com/e/Hj27jXurm…
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When will the Rycroft Review conclude? During today's session, our Chair @FloEshalomi pressed the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer for answers on tackling foreign interference in UK politics and cryptocurrencies. Watch the exchange 👇
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Happening tomorrow 🔔 Watch live on YouTube from 10am 🔴 piped.video/watch?v=uZ4Eexc2…
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Tuesday 24 March at 10am, we're questioning Housing Minister @MtPennycook as we conclude our sessions for the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/eve…
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